Diagonal Stripes Blanket by Tori Gurbisz Chapel

Diagonal Stripes Blanket

Knitting
January 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Garter st
US 13 - 9.0 mm
1053 - 3510 yards (963 - 3210 m)
Small (Medium, Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

This Blanket is worked flat from corner to corner diagonally, first increasing and then decreasing. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Once Blanket is complete, Tassels are made and attached on each corner.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
Shown in size Small

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 36 (49½, 60)”
Length: 36 (49½, 60)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Premier Basix® Chunky (100% Acrylic; 3.5oz/100g, 117yds/107m)
• C1: 1145-49 Thistle – 1 (3, 5) ball(s)
• C2: 1145-65 Ember – 2 (4, 6) balls
• C3: 1145-36 Birch – 3 (6, 8) balls
• C4: 1145-27 Navy – 2 (4, 6) balls
• C5: 1145-30 Jade – 1 (3, 5) ball(s)
Needle: US Size 13 (9 mm) 24” or longer circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, 8” piece of cardboard, locking stitch marker

GAUGE
10 sts x 24 rows = 4” in Garter st
Save time, check your gauge.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Knit stitches.
• Kfb increases.
• K2tog decreases.
• Changing colors.
• Making and attaching tassels.